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Counterpoint SA3000 Any Good ?

I am looking for a Pre amp with a phono stage in it.
I have read a few good things about this pre but am looking for some feedback from users that either have or have had this pre-amp
I would appreciate any info I could get. I do know that the company is out of business but can still be supported if needed.

Other recommendations on a pre-amp with a phono stage will also be appreciated.
Thanks.
btstrg

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jmcgrogan2
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I second all of the above replies. The SA3000 was a pretty decent unit, but a SA5000 or a SA-5.1 would beat it pretty easily, IMHO. Mostly due to the tube rectification in the power supply. Tube gain stages are nice, but a tube regulated power supply makes a big difference.
FWIW, both the 3.1 and the 3000 had transistorized power supplies.

Cheers,
John
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